hemoglobin
2 synonyms for hemoglobin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Hb
haemoglobin
How to use hemoglobin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hemoglobin levels
low hemoglobin
hemoglobin count
Etymology
Built from hematin (from Greek haima, "blood") plus globulin, a type of protein — describing a protein built around a blood-pigment core.
Full origin of hemoglobin →Frequently asked questions
What does “hemoglobin” mean?
The word “hemoglobin” means the iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. In plain terms, the molecule in red blood cells that grabs oxygen in the lungs and delivers it around the body.
How do you pronounce “hemoglobin”?
“Hemoglobin” is pronounced hee-muh-GLOH-bihn (/ˌhimoʊˈɡloʊbɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “hemoglobin” in a sentence?
Here is “hemoglobin” used in a sentence: “Low hemoglobin levels can be a sign of anemia.”
What part of speech is “hemoglobin”?
“Hemoglobin” is a noun.
Where does the word “hemoglobin” come from?
The word “hemoglobin” comes from Greek. Built from hematin (from Greek haima, "blood") plus globulin, a type of protein — describing a protein built around a blood-pigment core.
